Toyota Camry: Your Guide to a Smooth and Safe Driving Experience
With your new Toyota Camry, you're in for a remarkable journey. This comprehensive guide provides quick access to essential features and operations to enhance your driving experience. From effortless climate control to intuitive audio systems, discover the comfort and convenience the Camry offers. Explore the auto lock functions for enhanced security, and learn how to personalize your ride with adjustable seats and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel.
Toyota Camry: Your Guide to a Smooth and Safe Driving Experience
With your new Toyota Camry, you're in for a remarkable journey. This comprehensive guide provides quick access to essential features and operations to enhance your driving experience. From effortless climate control to intuitive audio systems, discover the comfort and convenience the Camry offers. Explore the auto lock functions for enhanced security, and learn how to personalize your ride with adjustable seats and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel.
2008
Quick Reference Guide
This iGuide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to
review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will
have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and
limitations. Important Cautions, to help you avoid injuries, and
Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can
also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
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the answers quickly and easily in this Quick Reference Guide, which
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all about your new vehicle fun and easy.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2008 Camry Quick Reference Guide
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2
6
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Smart Key system
1,2
7
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Auto lock functions
2
10
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 18
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®
)
3
16
Lights
1
& turn signals 14
Moonroof 12
Multi-information display 15
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 15
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 21
Sunshade-Rear 17
Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth
®
) 17
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Child comfort guide 24
Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks 23
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Warning System reset 24
Trunk-Internal release 25
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3
HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
1
Steering wheel climate controls
1
Multi-information display button
1
Voice command button
1,2
Telephone controls
1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls
1
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
2
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel controls
XLE and LE models
SE model
3
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat heater controls
1
AUX audio jack
12V DC Power outlet
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Cruise control
Engine (ignition) switch (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Power rearview mirror control
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror
1
/Back window defogger button
1
If equipped
2
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Automatic Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
4
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Multi-information display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Sequential shift display*
Odometer, two trip meters and outside temperature display
* If equipped
With multi-information display
Without multi-information display
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Indicator symbols
Charging system warning
1
Brake system warning
1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator
1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control
Cruise control indicator
2
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
1
Airbag SRS warning
1
Master warning
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
1
Driver seat belt reminder
1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning
1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
Low fuel level warning
1
Front fog light indicator
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Trunk lid
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Push and hold
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system* (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push
Unlocking
front door*
Grasp
Locking front door
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Opening trunk
Push
8
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Tu r n
Store
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
6
cylinder
(2GR-FE) engine
10
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
1
The “ENGINE START STOP”/engine switch must be ON and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine
Park
1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode
Park
1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
4
3
Fourth gear
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.*
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.*
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or
“LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to ACCESSORY
mode or OFF and driver’s door is opened.
* Automatic Transmission only
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering lock release
Tu r n
Tu r n
Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
Push
Push
Tu r n
Parking brake
Lever type
Pedal type
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Pull
(2) Push
Set Release
(1) Pull
slightly
(3) Lower
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
12
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close
Close
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise.
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Power seat
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Position, cushion angle and height
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Rear (if equipped)
Reclining type (XLE model)
Seatback angle
lever
Fold down type (LE model)
Pull
Fold down
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
14
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns
on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Auto
DRL OFF
Tu r n
Windshield wipers & washers
Adjust interval
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power outlets-12V DC
Front console
Center console (LE model)
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine switch must be in the “ACC” or
“ON” position to be used.
Center console (XLE and SE model)
Multi-information display (if equipped)
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Outside temperature
(2) Miles left on remaining fuel
(3) Current gas mileage
(4) Running distance from engine start
(5) Av erage vehicle speed from engine start
(6) Multi-information display OFF
(7) Zoom display of odometer and trip meter
16
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control
1
The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2
The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel
1
Resume
2
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®
)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink
®
* can
be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manual for
more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com.
*HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Bluetooth
®
technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
compatible telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®
)
(if equipped)
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
SE model
XLE and LE models
Voice command
button
Volume
Start call
End call
Volume
Start call
End call
Voice command
button
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
18
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Front
manual Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Temperature
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Outside rearview mirror*/Rear defogger
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for
cooler air.
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. It
is not possible to change intake to fresh.
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
* If equipped
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
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Toyota Camry: Your Guide to a Smooth and Safe Driving Experience
With your new Toyota Camry, you're in for a remarkable journey. This comprehensive guide provides quick access to essential features and operations to enhance your driving experience. From effortless climate control to intuitive audio systems, discover the comfort and convenience the Camry offers. Explore the auto lock functions for enhanced security, and learn how to personalize your ride with adjustable seats and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel.
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